Counsellors and Career Educators
At Canada's only polytechnic university, your students get traditional academics plus applied learning. They develop practical skills throughout their education and gain hands-on experience related to their industry and future career.
We invite you to join us at our annual Counsellors' and Career Educators' Conference to receive updates on our admission processes, learn about new program requirements and connect with KPU faculty, staff, and current students. Please register for the event here!
Meet the KPU Recruitment Team!
Kathleen Briones (she/her/hers)
School District: Surrey
Faculty Support: Faculty of Health
Contact Me: Kathleen.Briones@kpu.ca
Diane Baylis (she/her/hers)
School Districts: Delta, South Surrey, and White Rock
Faculty Support: Faculty of Arts and Melville School of Business
Contact Me: Diane.Baylis@kpu.ca
Liam Bagshaw (he/him/his)
School Districts: Vancouver, North & West Vancouver, Burnaby, New West, Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam
Faculty Support: Faculty of Science and Entertainment Arts
Contact Me: Liam.Bagshaw@kpu.ca
Brooks Lewis (he/him/his)
School Districts: Langley, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and the Fraser Valley
Faculty Support: Faculty of Trades & Technology and Faculty of Academic & Career Preparation
Contact Me: Brooks.Lewis@kpu.ca
Melanie Kumar (she/her/hers)
School Districts: Richmond and areas beyond Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
Faculty Support: Wilson School of Design
Contact Me: Melanie.Kumar1@kpu.ca
Presentations
Our Student Recruitment Coordinators are available year-round to connect with your students, either virtually or in person, based on your preference.
For in-person presentations, we can visit your school or classroom directly. If you opt for virtual presentations, we can arrange everything through your preferred platform (Teams or Zoom) and provide the link for your students to attend. Additionally, we're happy to customize any presentation to align with your educational needs.
General KPU Presentation (September-December)
- What makes KPU unique from other BC universities
- Available programs at KPU including admission requirements and application deadlines
- Tuition, scholarships, and financial aid information
- Information on student support services, clubs, study abroad opportunities and more!
Next Steps Workshop (April-June)
- Next steps after filling out an application to KPU
- Submitting documents (ie. transcripts, portfolios, etc.)
- How to check your application status and outstanding items
- Important dates and deadlines
- Scholarship information and deadlines in early April
- How to use your KPU Online Self-Service
- How to use the academic calendar
- How to plan your classes
- How to get in touch with an Academic Advisor
Career Education Workshops (All Year)
- Geared towards grades 10-12
- Fundamentals of post-secondary
- University lingo
- How to prepare for life after high school
- How to choose a program based on career goals
- Tips when applying or searching for post-secondary options
- Differences between high school and post-secondary
Mock Interviews (Co-op and Grade 12 Transition)
- One-one online interview sessions with our student volunteers (Teams and Zoom available)
- Allows your students to practice their interview skills with a university student
- Flexible scheduling
Drop-In Lunch Time Sessions
If you would like to arrange virtual lunch time drop-ins for your students, we can make that happen!
Order Viewbook & Resources
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Campus Tours
We are welcoming group tours on campus. If you are interested in a guided group campus tour, please click the button below to request one.
We hope you enjoy our individual campus videos posted below. If you would like worksheets to go along with these videos please fill out the following form.